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Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2012 Through December 2012

02/22/2013 Nativegrl77

Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2012 Through December 2012

As required by law, CBO prepares regular reports on its estimate of the number of jobs created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which was enacted in response to significant weakness in the economy.

In total, CBO estimates that ARRA will increase budget deficits by about $830 billion over the 2009–2019 period. By CBO’s estimate, close to half of that impact occurred in fiscal year 2010, and more than 90 percent of ARRA’s budgetary impact was realized by the end of December 2012.

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Jon Soltz, VoteVets.org

02/13/2013 Nativegrl77

Did you watch President Obama’s State of the Union Address last night?

From reforming immigration and education to a focus on job creation and an overdue drawdown in Afghanistan, the president laid out a vision for the next four years that we can all be proud of.

But if the divided ovations were any indication, the work ahead won’t be easy.

There is one issue, however, that has overwhelming public support among Democrats and Republicans: taking common sense action to reduce gun violence in America.

If you’re ready to stand with VoteVets.org in this fight, make a $5 contribution today and help us organize veterans in support of legislation to prevent gun violence in the United States.

Veterans make extremely powerful messengers on this issue, and the president needs us if he’s going to sign a bill.

Veterans have seen, first hand, the carnage that assault weapons cause. We’ve had to go through background checks to get into the military and handle a weapon.

Our troops in combat aren’t even authorized to attach magazines with more than 30 rounds to their semi-automatic weapons. There’s no reason we should authorize it for anyone here at home.

We’re going to engage on this one, and I’m thankful that we’ll be in it together.

Thanks for your support.

Jon Soltz
Iraq War Veteran
Chairman, VoteVets.org

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CONGRESS: Republican led House :::::: the Senate led by Democrats

02/13/2013 Nativegrl77

the SenateConvenes: 10:00amET February 13, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the Majority controlling the second 30 minutes
We hope to begin debate on Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Senator Hagel to be Secretary of Defense on Wednesday.

After a conversation with Senator McConnell and Senator Inhofe, it became clear to Senator Reid that Republicans are not willing to enter into an agreement for consideration of Executive Calendar #10, the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense. In order to move the process along, Senator Reid filed cloture on the nomination. Under the rule, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. Senator Reid suggested on the floor that senators should plan accordingly.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of the nomination of Executive Calendar #8, William J. Kayatta, Jr., of Maine, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit; Confirmed: 88-12

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.31, Celebrating Black History Month.

Adopted S.Res.32, Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2012 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Adopted S.Res.33, Commemorating the 150^th anniversary of Emporia State University.

Adopted S.Res.34, Commemorating the 150^th anniversary of Kansas State University.

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #2 to be Lieutenant General–Maj. Gen. William H. Etter

ARMY

Executive Calendar #3 to be Lieutenant General–Maj. Gen. Kenneth E. Tovo

Executive Calendar #4 to be Brigadier General–Col. Barbara R. Holcomb

Executive Calendar #5 to be Brigadier General–Col. Patrick D. Sargent

Executive Calendar #6 to be Major General–

Brig. Gen. Brian C. Lein;

Brig. Gen. Nadja Y. West

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At 4:13:58 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

Last Floor Action:
7:21:54 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 14, 2013.

10:00:47 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 2/13/2013
10:00:52 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:47 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:50:17 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:55 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
12:00:58 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Archbishop Emeritus John Quinn, Diocese of San Francisco, San Francisco, California
12:02:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:00 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gene Green of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:22:01 P.M.	H.R. 592	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 592 — “To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.”
12:22:05 P.M.	H.R. 592	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:22:08 P.M.	H.R. 592	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 592.


1:07:21 P.M.	H.R. 592	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:07:22 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business is the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:09:40 P.M.	H.R. 592	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 592 — “To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.”
1:38:27 P.M.	H.R. 592	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 – 72 (Roll no. 39).
1:38:27 P.M.	H.R. 592	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:44:35 P.M.	H.R. 267	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 267 — “To improve hydropower, and for other purposes.”
1:52:10 P.M.	H.R. 267	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 0 (Roll no. 40).
1:52:15 P.M.	H.R. 267	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:29 P.M.	H. Res. 64	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 64 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
1:53:14 P.M.	H. Res. 64	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1:53:44 P.M.	H. Res. 64	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:54:21 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:55:40 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:56:19 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566, with respect toLibya, is to continue in effect beyond February 25, 2013 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-9).
2:59:22 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches.
4:12:23 P.M.		The Chair announced, without objection that the Speaker’s appointment of members of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on February 8, 2013 is made notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(4)(A) or rule X; and the Speaker’s appointment, pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(C) of rule X, of the following Members of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Thompson (CA), Ms. Schakowsky, Messers Langevin, Schiff, Gutierrez, Pastor (AZ), and Himes.
4:13:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:19:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
7:20:02 P.M.		Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1) of rule X, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner. Agreed to without objection.
7:20:30 P.M.		The Chair announced, without objection, the Speaker’s appointment, pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(C) of rule X, of the following Member of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Ms. Sewell of Alabama.
7:20:56 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 66.
7:21:44 P.M.		Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:21:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:21:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 14, 2013.

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CONGRESS: Republican led House :::::: Democratic led Senate

02/11/2013 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET February 11, 2013

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act.
The time until 5:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with Senator Cornyn controlling 45 minutes of the Republican time.
At 5:30pm, there will be up to 7 roll call votes in relation to the following:
- Leahy amendment the text of which is at the desk (sex trafficking)
- Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking)
- Murkowski amendment #11 (tribal protections)
- Coburn amendment #13 (strikes tribal provisions)
- Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ rape programs)
- Coburn amendment #16 (notice to victims)
- Passage of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act, as amended, if amended

Last week the Senate reached an agreement to complete action on S.47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. At 5:30pm tonight, the Senate will proceed to vote in relation to the Coburn amendment #13 (strikes tribal provisions). Following the vote, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following any Leader remarks tomorrow, the Senate will resume consideration of S.47 with time until 11:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At 11:00am, the Senate will vote in relation to the remaining amendments and on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended. The votes will occur in the order listed below. All votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

– Leahy amendment #21 (sex trafficking)

– Portman amendment #10 (sex trafficking)

– Murkowski amendment #11 (tribal protections)

– Coburn amendment #15 (consolidate DOJ rape programs)

– Coburn amendment #16 (notice to victims)

– Passage of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act, as amended, if amended.

In addition to considering the VAWA legislation, this week the Senate may consider the Hagel nomination, a Circuit judge, and any other items cleared for action on the Legislative or Executive Calendars of Business. The State of the Union is at 9:00pm tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12. Next week, February 18, is a State work period. When we return the week of February 25, we will try to confirm the nominations of John Brennan, to be the Director of the CIA, and Jack Lew, to be Secretary of the Treasury, and may consider any other items on the Legislative or Executive Calendar cleared for action.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #13 (Strikes Tribal Jurisdiction)

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #13 (Strikes Tribal Jurisdiction

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Coburn amendment #13 (strikes tribal provisions) to S.47, the Violence Against Women Act; Not Agreed to: 31-59

No LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2013.

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Budgets, Income and Child Nutrition

02/06/2013 Nativegrl77

The Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023

Economic growth will remain slow this year, CBO anticipates, as gradual improvement in many of the forces that drive the economy is offset by the effects of budgetary changes that are scheduled to occur under current law. After this year, economic growth will speed up, CBO projects, causing the unemployment rate to decline and inflation and interest rates to eventually rise from their current low levels.

Macroeconomic Effects of Alternative Budgetary Paths